2012-- Shave Purchase Sabbatical--Gentlemanly Restraint

[Price]

Who's in?


Same rules as last year, I'm in need of replenishing my normal gear, I am running low on stuff. I will order 2 bottles of Osage rub, 5 packs feathers, 2 tubs proraso, 2 sticks arko........that should last me a full year. I am not putting ANYTHING on a "wish list" or if this or that is available either.

NOTHING ELSE!!!!!

Whos in with me, feel free to order and restock your normal stuff that will last u an entire year, and that's it, no more!

WHOS GAME?????

[rockviper]

I'm there!
Have ~ 3 years worth of soaps'n'creams, the same for blades and about 600ml of AS already.
Plus... don't want to get killed by SWMBO.
Let's hope I stay in this year longer than the 2011 Sabbatical.

[Price]

My wife has always been slightly amused with my little hobby, so thankfully I don't have to worry about getting killed, but after just over a year I've accumulated enough shaving accoutrements to last until Armageddon. I've throttled it back the last few months (diverting most of those funds to fountain pens and pipes I'm afraid - thanks a lot, guys), so I think if I can just keep myself from clicking on the BST forum I'll probably be okay.

[Prince]

i'm trying. I haven't bought a new cream or soap for a few months. I'm not sure if I can make it through next year, but we'll see.

[djh]

I have more than enough gear to last through 2012 and almost enough willpower to last until the middle of January.

Have fun guys!

[Price]

I have more than enough gear to last through 2012 and almost enough willpower to last until the middle of January.

:lol:

[texaninkc]

I have more than enough gear to last through 2012 and almost enough willpower to last until the middle of January.

Have fun guys!

Haha.. I have a hard time passing up a good deal. lately, it's been easier since I have way too much stuff and can't justify buying seconds. Unfortunately, it's the pricier stuff that I don't have and well a good deal is still pricey. I wont last so I wont bother.

[TheVeryIdea]

I've always wanted to try something on the edge, with a hint of daring-do. More importantly, this gives me that excuse to splurge on myself for the next two weeks.

I'm off to see a man about some DR Harris aftershave....

[muskokabrian]

I basically went all of last year without getting more than a handful of replacement blades. It's just not fun. I think you're better off giving yourself a yearly budget and keeping in that. If you sell something you replenish your budget. I have a budget of roughly what I used to spend when I was shaving with cartridges and canned goo, which is around $150.00 to $200.00.

And, btw, after a year of restraint, it sure felt good to go to town and spend my budget in the last couple of weeks. New badger, R41, some TOBS and a few other things. Nice thing is I actually polished off a few lathers and needed to replace them!

[TheVeryIdea]

I basically went all of last year without getting more than a handful of replacement blades. It's just not fun. I think you're better off giving yourself a yearly budget and keeping in that. If you sell something you replenish your budget. I have a budget of roughly what I used to spend when I was shaving with cartridges and canned goo, which is around $150.00 to $200.00.

And, btw, after a year of restraint, it sure felt good to go to town and spend my budget in the last couple of weeks. New badger, R41, some TOBS and a few other things. Nice thing is I actually polished off a few lathers and needed to replace them!

You're so practical. Where's the fun in that?

:lol:

[danparker77]

If you will note my sig line. I don't even think I will give it a try this year. You guys have fun, though.

:a26: I do think I will sit back and enjoy the thread!

[jpakstis]

Who's in?

I'm in! I've got three brand new jars of MdC, about 6 unopened 20 packs of Personna 74's, 8 yellow Feather packs, my slant, and 11C. My weak link, however, might be my aftershave balm (Pre de Provence - only two tubes of that!). Otherwise, I'd probably be set up for a decade-long shave sabbatical!

[maxman]

I bought enough soap and blades to last me a year or two.
I've tried this before and always failed.

2012 is my year!

I'm in!!!

[beeranon]

I am so in (mostly because I said something to the wife about it, and got "that sounds like a good idea."). :ohmy:

I've burned through all my trial samples, with the exception of one shave with Pen's Endymion, and a few cologne decants. I've got my brush lineup in place: 5 boars/3-5 badgers, depending on how many handles I get drilled out this weekend to source knots for before 1/1/2012. Blades are covered for a LONG time. Got a 95% tub of RazoRock XXX, same for a Tabac shave stick grated into a QCS wood bowl, and three tubs of QCS creams that came in yesterday (still have a pile of once/twice used QCS samplers for travel). Razors are good to go: a nice rotation of around 10 Gillette TTO's, from a flare-tip Super Speed to a #66 Aristocrat (and I successfully resisted JeffE's gorgeous #21 on the BST to boot...but just barely). Witch hazel: check; AS lineup: check.

My only exception will be a B&B LE.

When's kickoff? I'm READY!

[sir-nix-alot]

Just talked about this with my wife last night.

I was going to order some Truefitt & Hill after I figured out which scent I liked best out of the starter kit (which has yet to arrive). Then I realized that I have maybe 2-3 years of cream and soaps. Time to tone the ADD down a little and work through those before I move on to something bigger and better.

She was VERY happy to hear this...

[dpmtherrien]

I think I'm good for awhile, so count me in.

[BrookR1]

Damn...I'd better stock up now so I'll be ready for this one-day sabbatical.

Why so long? :001_tt2:

[muskokabrian]

You're so practical. Where's the fun in that?

:lol:

You're right. It is no fun. I have a feeling this thing is going to work out about the same as the famous Seinfeld sabbatical. We'll see who's rushing back to the door a few days in saying "I'm out" :)

[muskokabrian]

I'm in! I've got three brand new jars of MdC, about 6 unopened 20 packs of Personna 74's, 8 yellow Feather packs, my slant, and 11C. My weak link, however, might be my aftershave balm (Pre de Provence - only two tubes of that!). Otherwise, I'd probably be set up for a decade-long shave sabbatical!

If you'd like to part with one of those jars of MdC, PM me :) What kind of a man would I be if I didn't help another BnB'r with his RAD

[oc_in_fw]

Just talked about this with my wife last night.

I was going to order some Truefitt & Hill after I figured out which scent I liked best out of the starter kit (which has yet to arrive). Then I realized that I have maybe 2-3 years of cream and soaps. Time to tone the ADD down a little and work through those before I move on to something bigger and better.

She was VERY happy to hear this...

Did you get the one with the cologne? I don't care for creams, but T&H makes some great colognes. I really like Trafalger, and my wife is nuts over Spanish Leather.

[oc_in_fw]

Count me out- I still have to acquire DR Harris Malborough and Lavender. And some Institut Karite. And a straight razor set up. And more fountain pens. I only have one ink (oh, the horror) :biggrin:

on edit: I just realized my Speick stick is getting low, and I don't have the cologne either. No way I can do a sabbatical.

[njpaddy]

After the damage I did this year I needed the 2012 sabbatical. Then I get an email today from WCS telling me I have a $50 gift certificate waiting to be used courtesy of my sister-in-law's husband. A couple months ago I gave him a DE, brush and cream to get him started and the gift certificate was his way of thanking me for getting him hooked. So it looks like I will now be placing at least one order sometime next year, probably sooner than later.

[Greg1911]

I should be in for 2012 and 2013 but I have less willpower than djh. :cursing:

[Vlad]

I'm in. I didn't do as well as I would have liked last year, but I think I've gotten pretty stable over the last six months. I've resisted both the super dense super Rooney Silvertip affair, Thater two-band, and more sexy M&F. I'm out of Speick, but I think I can hold off for a year since I've got so much other stuff.

[flycbyrd]

I will join and promise to only buy the necessitites:lol::lol::lol:

[oc_in_fw]

oh, and I am remiss in not posting this:
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Taylor-of-Old-Bond-Street-Shaving-Soap-in-Bowl-Jermyn-St_p_1291.html

[tlittle]

Eugh, the last week or so I've gone through a little buying spree, so assuming my new puck of Tabac and half a tub of Acca Kappa 1869 will get me through a year, I think it's high time for me to show some gentlemanly restraint myself :)

[gash]

I bought enough soap and blades to last me a year or two.
I've tried this before and always failed.

2012 is my year!

I'm in!!!

So, you won't be buying the Simpson limited-edition B&B butterscotch Chubby 4 in albino badger that comes out on January 2nd?

[TripleT]

not me, in october i promised SWMBO not to buy anything shaving related for the rest of the year, Im down to a VDH puck but jan 1st is coming...

[Vlad]

Oh come on. Bull Goose and West Coast Shaving are both out of that nifty blade bank. The one thing I actually NEED.

[flycbyrd]

Oh come on. Bull Goose and West Coast Shaving are both out of that nifty blade bank. The one thing I actually NEED.

I know asked Phil about a week ago, he didnt know when they would be back in stock. I plan on snagging about 5 of them. And maybe a few blades, brushes, soaps, shampoos you never know what you might need.

[_JP_]

Who's in?

BUY! BUY! BUY! :c1:

Act now!

Offer good until January 1st.

[Tim_McD]

I think that I will be participating in the sabbatical. I have enough shave cream/soaps to last about two years, about 500 blades, three brushes, four razors, two blocks of alum and three bottles of witch hazel.

The only out I will leave myself is that a guy I know is heading to Paris and Provence this coming May. I have already recruited him into DE shaving and he is willing to be my MdC mule.

I will be laying out for three jars of MdC and have him haul it back in his luggage. If all goes according to plan - I should be able to make it through the 2013 sabbatical, too.

[Mr5x5]

I'm in until I am out, and then back in again.

[Goblin]

I'm gonna do this. I'm only a n00b in terms of posts and time served, but in just under 6 months of DE shaving I will have built up the following.

Razors: Merkur HD, Merkur 15C, Muhle R89, Gillette Tech, Gillette Superspeed, Gillette NEW Long Comb, Plastic Handle Tech...plus another mystery razor on the way from a friend.
Brushes: 3 x Boars, a badger that belonged to my Father, An EJ Best Badger...and Santa is bringing me a Duke 2 in Best for Christmas.
Soaps: MWF, DR Harris Marlborough, Palmolive, TOBS Sandalwood.
Creams: T&H Trafalgar, TOBS Sandalwood, Palmolive, St James Sandalwood & Sage.
A/S: Tabac, TOBS Bay Rum, T&H Trafalgar, TOBS Sandalwood, Musgo Real.
Cologne: C&E Limes, DR Harris Marlborough.

I have enough to see me through 2012 and it is definitely time to slow down!! :scared:

My exceptions will be:

1) Straight razor restores. I have 2 already out with a restorer and may send a couple more that I picked up at antique stores if I get on okay with a straight. I figure this is just bringing into a usable state things that I have already acquired!
2) DE Blades. Not enough to see me through 2012 so I will need to place an order at some point, probably around mid-way through the year.
3) A replacement when I run out of Tabac aftershave, which is probably not far off. I love the stuff. I have a hankering to try Proraso so I might get that instead and if I don't like it so much then I'll just have to live with my decision.

I am also starting to think that I want a Muhle R41, but that will just have to wait until 2013!

Edit: Well, look at that! It only took 50 posts for the ADs to spiral out of control and require 'treatment'...They warned me that B&B could do that to man. I should have listened! :blush:

[echotron]

I ought to join in, because I have a lot of stuff now ... but there are a couple of things I have in mind ... so I'll be honest & skip this time.

Anyway, our B&B Vendors can't be too happy with this thread! :laugh:

[wimbouman]

I am not much of a sabbatical person, I am afraid.
There's just too many items around that I consider must haves.
Which they are not, of course.

Nevertheless, these sabbatical initiatives have fueled my sense of frugality.

The purchasing policy next year will probably be something like 'use before buy'.

[itsmedave]

I admire this thread but I unfortunately cannot join. There's no way.

[jdto]

I want to, but there are 4 straights on my "must-have" list that, should I find them for a reasonable price, will end up breaking the sabbatical. I do, however, have enough software to last me for a year, so I may just do a non-razor sabbatical. :)

[Sullybob]

I might be in, with the usual exceptions of course.

Better get my shopping in now.

[Gissy]

I'm in! I think I'll order a R41 before this year is over, and some more WH. After that I really should be set for 2012. If I find a Fatboy really cheap in the wild I might crack, but other than that I think I will be ok with this. Especially since I don't really have the funds to be buying to much.

[TheVeryIdea]

I ought to join in, because I have a lot of stuff now ... but there are a couple of things I have in mind ... so I'll be honest & skip this time.

Anyway, our B&B Vendors can't be too happy with this thread! :laugh:

:lol:
I imagine there's an emergency meeting being scheduled in Vendor Corner as we speak: "Gentlemen, these are tough times, and this scourge of austerity must be stopped!"

[Geordon]

Who's in?

Hrm... I think I'm in, for the most part. I don't think I have enough blades to make the full year, but I've got enough soaps and creams for a good long while. I think that I'll try for this year with the exceptions of replacements, LE items, a straight razor setup (depending on how I like it, someone is planning on gifting me something), and beard and mustache care items (like mustache wax, beard gloss (http://www.royalshave.com/p/426-019-00/bees-beauty-gentlemens-beard-care-gloss.html), and other sundries), and possibly an Osma soap.

Let's see if I can make it past April this time. :lol:

[Greglam]

Who's in?

I'd be in but then I'd be out quicker than Kramer from the "master of my domain" contest.

I have a small box on the way from Bullgoose now, and planning for another in January as well as from Italian Barber.

I'm not even pretending that this is to save money anymore.

-Greg

[beeranon]

I have gotten to zero of my brush handles this weekend, though I may have a chance to work on them a bit this evening. Got to get that done, or just buy two or three sizes in each knot...now there's an idea! :lol:

[TallyShave]

I always picture our wonderful B&B Vendors shuddering at the thought of these sabbaticals...good thing most people never stick to them!!

[Greglam]

I always picture our wonderful B&B Vendors shuddering at the thought of these sabbaticals...good thing most people never stick to them!!

Exactly. The road to somewhere is no doubt paved with New Year's gym memberships and wet shaving supply sabbaticals.

-Greg

[beeranon]

Ha! They probably get more business from those of us on sabbatical than those that aren't.

[sir-nix-alot]

I've made it 4 days! I'm thinking a few impulse buys before 2012 may be in order. I really want to try that Pils out...

[Price]

Okay, looks like we've got about 20 so far. We're all on the honor system here - post here if when you fall off. Vlad used the term "gentlemanly restraint" last year, and I think that's the basic idea here. I'm kidding myself if I think I'll make it the whole year, but I'm going to stay on the wagon as long as I can. Be strong, gents!

[Vlad]

Okay, looks like we've got about 20 so far. We're all on the honor system here - post here if when you fall off. Vlad used the term "gentlemanly restraint" last year, and I think that's the basic idea here. I'm kidding myself if I think I'll make it the whole year, but I'm going to stay on the wagon as long as I can. Be strong, gents!

It's easy when you're as mature about this shaving stuff as I am. :biggrin1:

[miamimoe]

I am in, but not until I get back stateside in Feb. There is not that much to choose from here, except 2 locally made creams that are really good. Stocking up on creams, soaps and blades, and then I am done. I have 3 great brushes, 2 great razors, and basically in need of resupply.

[robw68]

Gonna give it a try. On my way now to check out any new stuff at the local shave shop. Only a few more days to get everything I need. :drool:

[insomniac]

I'm in. The only thing I am going to need to pick up next year is a bottle of witch hazel. I'm participating in the "use it up" challenge for my soaps, and everything else is well-stocked.

[Bluebriz]

Who's in?

I'm in. The only exception will be after my Lucido runs out. As a night shaver I tend to put that on right after I shave, and then something else the following morning if I feel like a nice scent.

[TBoner]

I have a few things to get before the end of the year but should be able to make this work. Newborn due any day and a possible move on the horizon, so my attention will be diverted anyway. I've got two brushes on the way and reserve the right to buy a brush with the funds from selling one of them if it doesn't work for me. Other than that, I oughta be nails. At least until February...

[beeranon]

February is a loooooong way away, my man! :biggrin:

[Greg1911]

OK I'm in. Did a little more buying and now I think I can hold out for a year.

If I break you guys do this to me. :a7:

Man Bullgoose, West Coast, Superior Shave and Vintage Scent are gonna miss me.

[Bearsfan]

It's way too early in my wet shaving experience for this, I'm going to pass.

Heck, I still don't even know what sandalwood smells like yet and I just started straight shaving!

[jsj_297]

Same rules as last year, I'm in need of replenishing my normal gear, I am running low on stuff. I will order 2 bottles of Osage rub, 5 packs feathers, 2 tubs proraso, 2 sticks arko........that should last me a full year. I am not putting ANYTHING on a "wish list" or if this or that is available either.

NOTHING ELSE!!!!!

Whos in with me, feel free to order and restock your normal stuff that will last u an entire year, and that's it, no more!

WHOS GAME?????

[njpaddy]

Other than using a WCS gift certificate someone gave me for Christmas, I'm in. I actually kept track of what I spent in 2011. :yikes:

[Geordon]

In like Flynn! Exceptions for normal replenishment and possible purchase of straight shaving equipment. And mustache wax, as I'm working on a handlebar so will need to find what I like in that realm. Gift money doesn't count, either.

[rockviper]

I'm in. I have enough blades, soaps'n'creams AS, and razors to last well over a year.
I might buy a bottle or two of ink, but those aren't shaving supplies. :biggrin1:


PS. You might want to post last years rules/guidelines as not everyone was in on it.

[Vlad]

I just need a blade bank. And whatever else it takes to get free shipping. :001_tt2:

[brianw]

I'm all in for a 2012 Shave Sabbatical.....with some exceptions

Any B&B LE is a Granted Pass

Fountain Pens and Ink are not included

Any auctions for charity are excluded


What say everybody !!!!

[jtb]

That would make my wife happy. I do have enough products to last, dare I say, several years :001_unsur

[Crixus]

I'm all in for a 2012 Shave Sabbatical.....with some exceptions

Fountain Pens and Ink are not included


It's very convenient taking a stand when the inconveniences have been eliminated. :001_smile

I say "in for a penny, in for a pound"

[CSG]

Never say never but I'm good with my three razors (EJ and two vintage Gillette) and two brushes (VdH boar and EJ super badger). I do reserve the right to replace the VdH brush if it goes south with another boar and to try any soap or cream of my choosing. Other than that, I'm good.

[brianw]

It's very convenient taking a stand when the inconveniences have been eliminated. :001_smile

I say "in for a penny, in for a pound"

Ah but..... This is a shave sabbatical !!!!!!

[Crixus]

Ah but..... This is a shave sabbatical !!!!!!Okay...but you can't leave any new pens in your shaving area.

[dcobranchi]

Can I exempt vintage brush handles badly in need of a refurb? It seems a shame to let those poor pretties suffer with ugly hair. That's it, just the old brushes. And an H-2 Gillette. I'm buying one in '12, as that razor (and I) will be turning 50. So just those two things -- old handles and an old razor. And some Arko soap. I'm sure I'll be traveling for work and the TSA doesn't like my Bigelow. So, three things. Is that okay?

</channeling Steve Martin in "The Jerk">

[Earcutter]

I just need a blade bank. And whatever else it takes to get free shipping. :001_tt2:
:clown:
I hope to use nothing but my straight in 2012. So long as i don't slice through my strop (again), I am going to give it a shot! Better order some stuff here now then!

[brianw]

Okay...but you can't leave any new pens in your shaving area.

Got it !!!!! No Problem.... as long as B&B LE's and charity auctions are exempted...... I'm in !!!!!!!

[TallyShave]

Perhaps the worst idea I have ever heard! :001_smile

[BigFoot]

i'm all in for a 2012 shave sabbatical.....with some exceptions

any b&b le is a granted pass

fountain pens and ink are not included

any auctions for charity are excluded


what say everybody !!!!

ARE YOU NUTS?? :cursing:

HELL NO I SAY!!!!

[Unicorn]

I'm in!

[Blade-Runner]

Worst. Idea. Ever.

[Earcutter]

Same rules as last year, I'm in need of replenishing my normal gear, I am running low on stuff. I will order 2 bottles of Osage rub, 5 packs feathers, 2 tubs proraso, 2 sticks arko........that should last me a full year. I am not putting ANYTHING on a "wish list" or if this or that is available either.

NOTHING ELSE!!!!!

Whos in with me, feel free to order and restock your normal stuff that will last u an entire year, and that's it, no more!

WHOS GAME?????

Ok so how overboard on your shopping did you end up going today lol??

[Oscroft]

You're not going to spend any money on shave kit for a year? I don't believe a word of it, from any of you! :001_tt2:

[Geordon]

You're not going to spend any money on shave kit for a year? I don't believe a word of it, from any of you! :001_tt2:

Technically speaking, the name of the game is "Gentlemanly restraint" which translates to "no binging, only reasonable purchases" in my head. So, I don't cotton to the "no purchases whatsoever" school of thought. So there. :P

[Oscroft]

"Gentlemanly restraint" which translates to "no binging, only reasonable purchases" in my head

Reasonable? What excesses can be disguised by such a word that falls barely noticed upon innocent ears. :wink2:

[barneykiller]

No way dude. I'm single and live close enough to WCS that I end up driving there at least once a month.

[OldSaw]

Same rules as last year, I'm in need of replenishing my normal gear, I am running low on stuff. I will order 2 bottles of Osage rub, 5 packs feathers, 2 tubs proraso, 2 sticks arko........that should last me a full year. I am not putting ANYTHING on a "wish list" or if this or that is available either.

NOTHING ELSE!!!!!

Whos in with me, feel free to order and restock your normal stuff that will last u an entire year, and that's it, no more!

WHOS GAME?????

I'm not in. But I have to ask, does 50 blades really last you a whole year?

[Geordon]

"Gentlemanly restraint" which translates to "no binging, only reasonable purchases"


Reasonable? What excesses can be disguised by such a word that falls barely noticed upon innocent ears. :wink2:

Ah, therein lies my genius. The definition is left to the individual... And SWMBO (if he gets caught)!

[ganapathy]

Is this thing even possible? Has it ever happened before ? :)

[brucered]

I'm not in. But I have to ask, does 50 blades really last you a whole year?

not me...i'm a daily shaver, and change my blade every 2 shaves, sometimes 3....so i need about 100-120 blades to last me a year.

i have enough blades, creams, soaps, brushes, razors etc to last a few years, but am not sure i can resist purchasing more...i got a few more days to consider this.

i might have to make a gentlemanly bet with a co-worker....1st to cave, buys the other guy a tub of Castle Forbes or MDC....that would make me re-think any of my purchases

[xraydoc]

Someone has got to jump start the economy...count me out!

[Don_Draper]

Alright, I'm in this year. Gonna order a new razor before 1/1 (R41 I think), then I'm done, I swear...unless, well...no really, I mean it, done.

[Earcutter]

Alright, I'm in this year. Gonna order a new razor before 1/1 (R41 I think), then I'm done, I swear...unless, well...no really, I mean it, done.
This might make getting that R41 simple for you Dave - http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/266932-Muhle-R41-2011-model-new-and-and-shipped-for-36-61 - you can thank brucered for that one!

P.S. i note your signature! That's commitment!

[jsj_297]

I'm not in. But I have to ask, does 50 blades really last you a whole year?
No, not quite. I just did inventory, and I only had 3 packs of feather left, so I figured 5 packs would surfice, if not I still have a few extra packs of less inferior blades left....IP's, crystals, Lords, etc etc. I wish 50 would do the trick though!! :)

[jsj_297]

Ok so how overboard on your shopping did you end up going today lol??

NOTHING, I SWEAR!!! you see what i will purchase by the end of the year, and that's it! You have my word!

[jsj_297]

You're not going to spend any money on shave kit for a year? I don't believe a word of it, from any of you! :001_tt2:
Hey, I am a man of my word! You see my list, and unless I run out of Osage as, which is possible, I wont buy a single thing! PROMISE!!!

[elsmooth]

I'm in, the only caveat being ridiculous sales/clearance pricing on items I've been eyeing. Even then, they'll remain out of rotation until 2013.

[flat_tire]

Okay, I have followed the last thread (somewhat) and now that I have officially passed the one year of DE shaving, I think I can handle it. I have several soaps / blades / aftershaves / brushes / etc to last the year.

The only things I want are:

Thater (or maybe a Simpsons)
QCS creams

I figure if I can last the whole year, then I can justify purchasing one (or both) of these items. Any LE's offered during this year will also be difficult to pass up, but I will try.

Will be sure to check in every now and again to see if I am still in.

Thanks,
CZ

[Slivovitz]

"I have no intention of buying any shaving stuff at all in 2012". I wrote that, or something similar, in a recent post, stressing that it was not a resolution.

I can't see buying any soaps or creams in 2012. I may live long enough to use up what I've got if I take care of myself, and then have to buy a few more. If I live long enough to use up my entire stash of blades, just call me Methuselah. Not likely to buy any blades either.

There are a limited number of vintage razors, about four, that I might still buy if I can find them at my price. Trouble is, my price is probably lower than the going rate. I wouldn't turn down a great deal, but I might turn down a good one.

Luckily, brushes have never really caught my interest, and I'm happy with my inexpensive boars and low end badgers. No willpower required not to buy any more.

I've pretty much decided against trying a straight. There aren't any other categories of shaving stuff that interest me at all. No aftershaves, colognes, or whatnot.

When 2013 draws near, I'll check for my post in this thread, and see if I lived up to it. I started keeping a running tally of all shaving purchases at the beginning of 2011, and mean to keep it up indefinitely, so it will be easy to tell.

[DunEdinRanger]

I'm all in for a 2012 Shave Sabbatical.....with some exceptions

Any B&B LE is a Granted Pass

Fountain Pens and Ink are not included

Any auctions for charity are excluded


What say everybody !!!!

I'm with Badenov. And in my case I'll add - Whatever I sell on the BST is allowed to be applied to shave purchases.

I will be replenishing my Clubman supply tomorrow, which should get me through 6 months, and I'll have to do that again in the summer; After Shave, Talc, and Hair Tonic (No Comments From The Peanut Gallery on that last one)

[turtle]

I already have enough soap, cream, blades, and AS to last until I am long gone and buried.

BUT....

I'm not going to let that stop me :001_tt2:

[OldSaw]

No, not quite. I just did inventory, and I only had 3 packs of feather left, so I figured 5 packs would surfice, if not I still have a few extra packs of less inferior blades left....IP's, crystals, Lords, etc etc. I wish 50 would do the trick though!! :)

OK, you almost had me convinced that I was changing mine too frequently. :001_smile

[OldSaw]

...oh, and I'm certain I WILL buy stuff next year. Blades for sure. I don't need any soaps, but will probably get some more.

[Glasstream15]

I have $75 in Amazon cards. I need at least one soap and new blades for my daughter's Christmas gift GEM Micromatic Clog Pruf (neat razor and I have some GEM blades I picked up at Walgreen's) and the Shick Injector I just recieved as a PIF (which I have already found to be VERY nice,). I have sufficient DE blades to get through a year easily, maybe add some Clubman to my stock of AS.

So, other than those 3 things, I'll sign up. It'll make the Admiral happy and my bank account will thank me too.

[brianw]

Hair Tonic

:scared: :out: :yikes:

[Egmont]

I'm in with one exception, a work trip to the UK later in the year. May be my only trip there for a long time... But even if I exercise the exception, it will be with restraint.

[ShaveThis]

I'm not in. But I have to ask, does 50 blades really last you a whole year?

I was thinking the same thing.

[Teddyboy]

OK, I'm in. I definitely need to be in. I really want to be in. I'm gonna try and stay in. In reality, one year should be breeze, so I'm in.
Does this include aftershave balms and Gillette 7 o'clock blades?

[DunEdinRanger]

:scared: :out: :yikes:

Yes, when you're as hairy as I am, it makes a great body splash! There, now, aren't you glad you asked!

[stringtyer]

Wish I could make the promise but I can't turn down any "right-priced" FatBoy I find at the local flea market. Other than that, I'd be good. Of course, if we start adding exceptions to the rule, there may as well be no rule ... so, I'm afraid I'm out.

[johnniegold]

It is with great pleasure that I enter my third straight Shaving Sabbatical. I failed in 2010, I failed in 2011. Third time is a charm. :yesnod:

[Vlad]

Yes, when you're as hairy as I am, it makes a great body splash! There, now, aren't you glad you asked!


It is with great pleasure that I enter my third straight Shaving Sabbatical. I failed in 2010, I failed in 2011. Third time is a charm. :yesnod:

You guys are great.

[DunEdinRanger]

I hit Barber Depot today and to my great consternation, they were all out of the Country Club size Clubman. They nearly had to call EMS. So, although I feel like a traitor, I acquired "Coachman" which smells very much alike, if not identical, two Clubman talcs, a Clubman Hair Tonic and Shampoo (see above :001_tt2: ), and 15 of the Blue wrapped Personna "Medical" blades. That should get me through a while.

[OldSaw]

It is with great pleasure that I enter my third straight Shaving Sabbatical. I failed in 2010, I failed in 2011. Third time is a charm. :yesnod:

Now that's the spirit. Keep breaking those promises and soon you will have a great career in politics.

[htownmmm]

You're not going to spend any money on shave kit for a year? I don't believe a word of it, from any of you! :001_tt2:


Is this thing even possible? Has it ever happened before ? :)


Always check the fine print-lots of exceptions in the sabbatical; just like last year's!


marty

[jimbofett]

Sounds like a good idea.

*fingers crossed*

[treewhale]

I'm in for year 2. Last year, I felt compelled to break the rules for a bottle of Blue Floid when it was discontinued, and topped off with a tub of RazoRock XXX and 4 packs of Lord Blades (never again) to hit free shipping. After being in on the 3017 thread since May as well, and using up only 2 products in 7 months, I have realized just how pointless it is for me to buy more cream or soap. I have plenty of aftershave (thanks to Floid), so no worries there. The only possible shortage this year will be blades.

Leaves me plenty of money to spend on accessories for my new camera!

[beginish]

I have in the past said that I was in, and that failed miserably. I will say this year that it is my sincere desire to take a purchase sabbatical in 2012, and we will see how it goes. :001_rolle

[brianw]

I have in the past said that I was in, and that failed miserably. I will say this year that it is my sincere desire to take a purchase sabbatical in 2012, and we will see how it goes. :001_rolle
Does that include pens and brushes....or are you setting yourself up for complete failure???? :001_tt2::001_tt2:

[TBoner]

I am way more in than I would have thought a couple of weeks ago. I have one exception to list here, which is that I have funds earmarked for two brushes. I can't order them right now for a couple of reasons but will do so early in 2012. I also reserve the right to trade. Otherwise, yes, I'm in for a sabbatical. I have more soap, blades, and aftershave than I will ever use in my lifetime. I have two good DEs. Brushes as mentioned above plus my current brush (yes, just one badger at the moment). So no need to make purchases. And, with impending job changes and a move, yes, I ought to avoid buying stuff anyway.

One other caveat: I will be possibly buying some ingredients to try my hand at soapmaking later this year. It will be bath soaps to start, and in a sense, even when it's shave soap, it's really not shave-related consumerism per se. I don't know that this will happen, but if it does, it will happen with utmost restraint and beyond the initial outlay of cash expenditures will be determined by sales of the soaps I make.

[DaveL]

Well I have 2 or 3 years worth of soaps and creams. The last thing I need is another brush or razor. The only purchases I'm planning is a scuttle and blades, a couple hundred Astras. I usually shave daily and change blades every 3 days.

[gearchow]

In 2012 I will be selling some of the items that I don't need. Is this the thread where I do that?

-jim

[dpm802]

In 2012 I will be selling some of the items that I don't need. Is this the thread where I do that?

-jim+1 ... this is my resolution for 2012 as well.

I can't really afford to put any fresh money into the hobby at this time, so if I'm going to fund any purchases, it will have to come from selling off part of my collection. I've got duplicates of a lot of things, and items I bought and never used. Might as well get something out of them and recycle the funds.

Luckily, I've got just about everything I want by now ... and the items left on my wish list are either so rare or so expensive that I might never obtain them.

Then again, I told myself the same thing in 2011, and 2010, and 2009 ... and never got around to selling hardly anything.

[insomniac]

In 2012 I will be selling some of the items that I don't need. Is this the thread where I do that?

-jim

Actually you'd do that in BST :001_tt2:

[insomniac]

So I think my 'exception' will be cases - I have a bunch of razors in nice condition but without the original case, so if I see one, I'll probably buy it. That and witch hazel - my bottle of Dickinson's is half-full.

I am all set for everything else.

[Greg1911]

I said I'm in on the 2012 Sabbatical in the thread Price started and I'll repeat it here.

So, since I've done this in 2 threads (and using the new touchy-feely grade inflated mathematics they teach the punks nowadays) that means 2 X 0 = twice as much nothing. :thumbsup:

[nlatham19]

I'm in. After ~14 months of wetshaving, I don't think I've finished 1 product. I have a serious shavepocalypse stash, and there is no reason I should need to purchase anything in 2012.
The sole exceptions are:
Possible B&B LE Brush (if specs are enticing)
Any charitable auction type thingy

*Deep breath*... I will not buy more product... I will not buy more product...I will not buy more product...I will not buy more product...

[beginish]

Does that include pens and brushes....or are you setting yourself up for complete failure???? :001_tt2::001_tt2:

Pens, no. Brushes, yes, after the acquisition of one brush that I'm currently coordinating.

[cnnc97]

I am in for a while but I will probably break down and buy something at some point. But for now, I have way too much stuff to use up before I buy anything else.

[brianw]

Pens, no. Brushes, yes, after the acquisition of one brush that I'm currently coordinating.

I still see failure on your horizon, Bob :wink2:

[OldSaw]

OK, as long as we are having so many exceptions I think you guys have talked me into it.

So here are my exceptions:



If I sell something, 100% of the proceeds can be used to buy anything I want.
Blades, I usually only buy 100 at a time, so I will need some in 2012.
Brushes, I primarily only use one brush so I reserve the right to replace it or upgrade.
Creams, I'm very low on creams (doesn't matter that I have a 5 year supply of soaps, we're talking creams here).
Soaps, if I need to add something to an order to get free shipping on my blades it will probably be a soap.
Razors, I doubt that I will buy any, but reserve the right to snag a steal on any vintage razor that crosses my path (most likely any 40's style Superspeed that I find in the wild for under $5) also reserve the right to buy a new Weber razor.
Aftershaves, these are exempt at large, as they are not part of the actual shaving process and can be used completely separate from shaving (very dry skin here and constantly need to try new stuff).
Anything that is in danger of being discontinued or reformulated deserves preservation in my den as I see fit.
Anything that my wife buys for me.


There, I think that covers it. If I think of anything else I'll add it later. So count me in. :biggrin1:

[OldSaw]

I still see failure on your horizon, Bob :wink2:

Why, did he put penguin brisket on his list? I don't think I could go a year without brisket either.

[JeffJ]

Just bought a stick of La Toja as the final 2011 purchase. I'm in for 2012.

[benvh]

I'm in. No shaving-related purchases for me in 2012.

Ben

[akokandy]

I'm in with no exceptions. I have more than enough of all "consumable" gear and my 4 boar brushes and 20-odd razors suit me just fine. I failed this year before the start of February, but I haven't bought any shave-related items since June (except a freak score of a new bottle of Cade AS), so I really think that I'll be able to hold off through all of 2012.

Good luck to everyone!

[gearchow]

OK, as long as we are having so many exceptions I think you guys have talked me into it.

So here are my exceptions:



If I sell something, 100% of the proceeds can be used to buy anything I want.
Blades, I usually only buy 100 at a time, so I will need some in 2012.
Brushes, I primarily only use one brush so I reserve the right to replace it or upgrade.
Creams, I'm very low on creams (doesn't matter that I have a 5 year supply of soaps, we're talking creams here).
Soaps, if I need to add something to an order to get free shipping on my blades it will probably be a soap.
Razors, I doubt that I will buy any, but reserve the right to snag a steal on any vintage razor that crosses my path (most likely any 40's style Superspeed that I find in the wild for under $5) also reserve the right to buy a new Weber razor.
Aftershaves, these are exempt at large, as they are not part of the actual shaving process and can be used completely separate from shaving (very dry skin here and constantly need to try new stuff).
Anything that is in danger of being discontinued or reformulated deserves preservation in my den as I see fit.
Anything that my wife buys for me.


There, I think that covers it. If I think of anything else I'll add it later. So count me in. :biggrin1:

That is a nice list of exceptions. I would only add



Any Razor, After Shave, Cologne, Brush, Bowl, Mug, Blade, Hone, Advertising Display, included as part of or outside of a Gift Set for purposes of Collecting with occasional and incidental usage, e.g. verify authenticity.


-jim

[packersfan117]

Since I'm fairly new to this, I'm going to experiment a lot with my shaves this year. Different creams, soaps, blades, ASBs, etc. Good luck with your exercise in restraint, maybe I'll join you next year :thumbup1:

[beginish]

I still see failure on your horizon, Bob :wink2:

Hey, me too. :blushing:

[beeranon]

I'm in. Just ordered four knots from TGN for my handle restores that are in process, so I'm covered there. A B&B LE brush is the only possible exception.

I am going to commission a special over the toilet cabinet to organize my shaving gear (I have a good friend who builds custom cabinets), and while it's still in the design stage, the purchase has effectively been made, so I'm calling that one a 2011 purchase with 2012 delivery.

[brianw]

I received 2 vintage handles today.... Both will need to be reknotted...is this bye for 2012??

[WhiteKnight]

I'm in. I will only allow myself to buy one brush and DE blades this year.

[Greg1911]

I received 2 vintage handles today.... Both will need to be reknotted...is this bye for 2012??

Just order the knots before midnight and you are still kosher for 2012. :thumbup1:

[brianw]

I did !!!!!!!

[Goblin]

Is this the second thread on a sabbatical?

Either way, it's 1st January and I already caught myself on the bay browsing through vintage razors. This is going to be harder than I thought... :001_unsur

[Tim_McD]

And so it begins.......................................

[luvmysuper]

Is this the second thread on a sabbatical?

Either way, it's 1st January and I already caught myself on the bay browsing through vintage razors. This is going to be harder than I thought... :001_unsur

There were two threads, but they have been combined.

[Greg1911]

There were two threads, but they have been combined.

Muchas Gracias!

I went on a wee bit of a binge as we approached 2012. A new custom Shavemac and some T&H ASB + some Personna Med Preps but I'm all set.

If my willpower can match my inventory I should be fine to go an entire year without a purchase.

I may sell off some stuff to build credit towards the unavoidable purchase of something like a Semogue 2012 LE but that should be it.....:mellow:


Good luck to all members of the 2012 Sabbatical!

[Greg1911]

Is anyone interested in joining a 2012 Shave Purchase Sabbatical Group?

I assume we'd need a mod to create it....

[Slivovitz]

Already posted in this thread and a Nib forum 2012 pen sabbatical one, but let me summarize.

Razors: Gem Jewel or Ever Ready Streamline and a Schick G2 if I can find them at a price that seems reasonable to me. Gillette Double Ring and/or a Darwin only at a steal of a rummage sale price.

Other shaving stuff: None

Fountain Pens: None

Inks: Only replacements for a few favorites if I run completely out of them.

Other ADs: My book purchasing is way ahead of my reading. I think I need to finish off at least a dozen books before I think of buying more.

Well, we'll see. Teasing about "failure on the horizon" aside, it's a good idea to acknowledge the problem, and decide when to take a breather.

[beginish]

Still in!

[flutewhistler]

Now that I'm going back to work tomorrow after two weeks off and feeding my latest razor obsession, I am ready for a break from the hunt for my next best vintage razor. Whew! What a ride. I'm ready to get back to work,

[jimbofett]

Yeah this is easy

[Slivovitz]

Only 363 ⅔ days to go.

Oh wait, this is a leap year. That's 364 ⅔.

[beeranon]

Only 363 ⅔ days to go.

Oh wait, this is a leap year. That's 364 ⅔.

Crap, I didn't think of that when I signed up...will be a little more difficult than I thought. :biggrin:

[brianw]

Still In!!!!!!

[gearchow]

Still in!


Still In!!!!!!

:lol:

1 Day Down! Way to go!

-jim

[brianw]

:lol:

1 Day Down! Way to go!

-jim
Thank you Jim....it has been a GREAT effort.

[beginish]

:lol:

1 Day Down! Way to go!

-jim


Thank you Jim....it has been a GREAT effort.

+1

[Greg1911]

LEAP year?

D@MN IT!!! :lol:

I am a rock! I will not falter....I hope....

[Vlad]

If this year's thread goes anything like last year's, it might get moved to the Clown House. It was only my utter seriousness and dedication that kept it from happening last year.

[beeranon]

If this year's thread goes anything like last year's, it might get moved to the Clown House. It was only my utter seriousness and dedication that kept it from happening last year.

Hmmm. Methinks I will mosey over to the 2011 thread and take a gander.... :lol:

[Timmy Dee]

Well i am on vacation here in Brisbane, QLD, and have thus far held strong on my vow to take part in the purchase sabbatical for 2012.

It is certainly a lot tougher here than back in Canberra, particularly with regard to fragrances. Not only are their department stores much larger with many more niche frags (almost every frag from tom ford, annick goutal, amouage, and about 12 other houses i had only read about) but there are also way more mainstream frags here for each house as compared to my home city.

The real kicker is that Brisbane has a Chanel boutique, where i have fallen in love with Sycomore. If I can last the full year, the 200mL will be my reward.

Let's see how this test of willpower goes.....

[beeranon]

If I can last the full year, the 200mL will be my reward.

A reward! Capital idea, good sir. I'll spend the first month contemplating what my reward will be if I can make it the entire year.

[Timmy Dee]

Yeah but how likely am I to abstain from purchasing gear for the whole year? If I do break down and buy something, I'll rationalise that I've already broken my vow, and will go on a purchasing bender :-$

[SirWhiskers]

I'm in for a 2012 Shave Purchase Sabbatical. I think I've tried so many things over the past few years that I'm burnt out (and so was my skin at times). I have no desire to try anything else out there, but I do have lots to sell. See ya in 2013, shaving shops!

[Af28newton]

I am just getting started! No plans to have a purchase sabbatical for 2012! Plus if this is the last year why stop?

[eastomjac]

too late.i just bought 3 vintage brushes to restore.

[Geordon]

too late.i just bought 3 vintage brushes to restore.

Let's see, that was on 2 Jan. I think we have the record for shortest amount of time able to hold onto the restraint! :lol:

[Timmy Dee]

Lol we need a list of members who have volunteered for the sabbatical, and cross them off the list as they succumb. The element of competition could help drive people to abstain. *I WILL NOT BE THE FIRST TO CRUMBLE*

[johnniegold]

:thumbup1:

[OldSaw]

Only 363 ⅔ days to go.

Oh wait, this is a leap year. That's 364 ⅔.


Crap, I didn't think of that when I signed up...will be a little more difficult than I thought. :biggrin:

Was this mentioned in bold print in the terms of the contract? If not, it could be a loophole for those who just can't make it one more day. I'm glad I made an extensive list of exclusions.

[OldSaw]

too late.i just bought 3 vintage brushes to restore.


Let's see, that was on 2 Jan. I think we have the record for shortest amount of time able to hold onto the restraint! :lol:

Clearly not master of his domain. :lol:

[OldSaw]

The day's almost over and I haven't bought anything yet. I'm so glad I joined.

[sir-nix-alot]

So far so good. I have been enjoying using some products that have been collecting dust.

I have enough crap to last the year and worst case I get low on blades. There is always fathers day, my birthday, anniversary...

I got this covered.

[jimbofett]

floris sale - first big test

http://www.florislondon.com/floris-for-men/sale-for-men.html

some stuff 50% off :O

do i really want to smell like james bond??


**note to self remember this next january bargains to be had**

[gearchow]

floris sale - first big test

http://www.florislondon.com/floris-for-men/sale-for-men.html

some stuff 50% off :O

do i really want to smell like james bond??


**note to self remember this next january bargains to be had**

If I did the partial order correctly, it was going to cost me $75 (45GBP) to ship a single 100ml bottle of #89 from there to here? And I thought shipping razors from France to the USA was outrageous. :smile:

Not going to smell like James Bond this year I guess.

-jim

[beeranon]

I have no desire to try anything else out there, but I do have lots to sell. See ya in 2013, shaving shops!

Not sure I have no desire to try anything out, but it has greatly diminished with the cream/soap rotation of various QCS, Tabac, Razorock XXX, and Proraso, plenty of Gillette TTO's to keep me on my toes, and a double handful of brushes. 2012 should be a year for net income on shaving related transactions as I thin the herd in the coming months.

[robw68]

Still in but just barely. Went to the shave shop and picked out a few things I just had to have and was waiting to purchase when I remembered the Sabattical. How embarrassing to put it all back and sheepishly walk out the door. sigh :001_unsur

[brianw]

Day 3 still in !!!!

[SirWhiskers]

"Don't count the days, make the days count."

[Timmy Dee]

Unless a new, amazing product comes out, I think I should be able to hold off for a while. I am in two minds as to if I should remove myself from mailing lists to reduce the temptation, but I reckon I'll stay on them.

I've got far too much software as it is, and I'm sure that my bank balance will thank me.

[flycbyrd]

I faieled. I bought an old spice mug. The antique store is closing down so I had to give them some business.

[kf4tqj]

I don't understand? Why would I want to do this?

[noahpictures]

OK I am in! I won't buy any aftershaves, creams, ssoaps, rrraazors, bbblllllades...uh...bbbbruus I AM OUT, NO WAY, CAN'T DO IT!

[Timmy Dee]

For me it's to help me in making a concerted effort to use up at least SOME of what I've stockpiled, instead of buying more stuff. If you saw my software and fragrance collection you could appreciate that I've gone somewhat overboard in the last few years :S

I have more than enough shaving creams/soaps to use a different one for every week of the year, more colognes than there are US states, and about half as many (almost 30) aftershaves.....I have tried most of what I want to try, and am now in the process of whittling down the den to the handful of products that demand repeat purchases. Ok, it's going to be a very LARGE handful, but still :)

[Earcutter]

Ok I got lots-oh-stuff, more than enough to last a year. But, I don't think I am going to make it if i keep logging in to this site!! Have you guys seen the sales on the Shopping and deals page? Arg!

If my alum just so happens to drop and shatter ... I am getting a str8 in order to get the free shipping. Just saying.

[Timmy Dee]

Hahahaha you're not wrong, Earcutter - the sales on atm are pretty amazing. There is also the R41 Grande to consider......I should have bought it in December. Dammit :)

[CSG]

Boy, I'll bet the vendors love threads like this...

I broke already and ordered a Semogue 1305 and Vulfix 404 mixed. Oh, and a puck of Mitchell's.

[Earcutter]

@ Timmy Dee - Right!!

That Grand is not only good looking - I understand you haven't shaved if you haven't shaved with a R41! Moreover, aren't they limited to only this year! You GOT to get it now lol!

[Earcutter]

Boy, I'll bet the vendors love threads like this...

I broke already and ordered a Semogue 1305 and Vulfix 404 mixed. Oh, and a puck of Mitchell's.

Oh my!! That didn't take long lol! Bahahahahaha!

[Timmy Dee]

See I already have the 1305, the 404 mixed Grosvenor, and two pucks of MWF (one in a Kent wooden bowl, the other in the ceramic dish).
Aside from the 1305 (which is my soap-brush), I haven't used them!
I have owned the 'fat for a couple of years and have never tried it!!!

I'm going to use up my current TOBS sandalwood (nearly done, and the Chubby 2 should speed up the usage) and then try out my Musgo cream which I am also yet to use. It might be a little warm here for me to use MWF - it strikes me as one that would be better suited for the cold, dry winters here.

[gearchow]

I faieled. I bought an old spice mug. The antique store is closing down so I had to give them some business.

No worries! The way this works, just post:


I'm Back In!

and your good to go.

-jim

[turtle]

Well I thought I couldn't but so far I have not purchased any more shaving products. I do have a couple of things purchased at the end of Dec that still aren't here but so far I have been a good boy (but that could change at any moment). Was just about to post a WTB but at the last minute didn't.

[rearviewmirror]

I bought 2 of WCS's deals of the day the other day, the Omega brush

I will not be doing any kind of sabbatical EVER

[gearchow]

Day 3 still in !!!!

Catch your breath, a little water, ding-ding! Round 4, get out there champ!

210213

-jim

[brianw]

Catch your breath, a little water, ding-ding! Round 4, get out there champ!

210213

-jim

Thanks Jim for the coaching....just when my resolve was crumbling, I decided to do a inventory of "the closet"

Nope I don't need anything till 10 years after I die !!!!!

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[OldSaw]

I don't understand? Why would I want to do this?

You wouldn't. It's pretty torturous already, good thing I made a comprehensive list of exclusions.

[Timmy Dee]

Thanks Jim for the coaching....just when my resolve was crumbling, I decided to do a inventory of "the closet"

Nope I don't need anything till 10 years after I die !!!!!


Wow, your SE blade stash is highly commendable, Brian!

Out of curiosity though, what are in the 7 small brown boxes to the left of the Old Spice soap?

[brianw]

SCS "Refined" Soap Rounds....made by Sue... Not shown a Palmolive stick, a AOS Sandlewood, Harris Almond, and a Creed... as well as a Tin of SCS Coconut Cream

[Greg1911]

3 days in - no problem!

I just looked at how much I spent on shaving stuff from October through December and it wasn't a tiny sum. I'd like to keep that amount of coin in my pocket for a little while.

[AFlogdog]

Best of luck fellas! I'll be checking in frequently cause I'm interested to see how this turns out.

[Geordon]

I faieled. I bought an old spice mug. The antique store is closing down so I had to give them some business.
:ohmy::sad::a36::crying:

[Price]

I discovered something this morning that may keep me in this game significantly longer than anticipated. I clicked on the orange button on the right of the Marketplace section header, which minimized it so I don't even have a chance to see the great deals I am missing out on. When I closed and re-opened my browser, it remained minimized.

Temptation, begone!

[gash]

Wow. Not buying any shaving gear for a whole year.

You must already have all of the gear you'll ever need.

That means you're probably very knowledgeable about shaving gear.

Which makes you the perfect people to help me with my gear-related questions. Hee-hee-hee...

If I were to buy ONE of these brushes, which one should it be?

http://www.pollaroelegance.com/images/MacassarEbonyShvngBrushLarg.jpg http://www.pollaroelegance.com/images/CocobolaShavingBrushLarge.jpg

[Greg1911]

Neither - too floppy.

[Price]

Wow. Not buying any shaving gear for a whole year.

You must already have all of the gear you'll ever need.

That means you're probably very knowledgeable about shaving gear.

Which makes you the perfect people to help me with my gear-related questions. Hee-hee-hee...

If I were to buy ONE of these brushes, which one should it be?

http://www.pollaroelegance.com/images/MacassarEbonyShvngBrushLarg.jpg http://www.pollaroelegance.com/images/CocobolaShavingBrushLarge.jpg

You, sir, are like the ex-drinking buddy who shows up on the recovering alcoholic's doorstep with a sixer of PBR. You are a bad man.

That said, they both look about the same, just depends on your preference of wood for the the handle. I agree with Greg - neither would be my choice - but if you primarily bowl lather creams I'm sure they're fine brushes.

[gash]

You, sir, are like the ex-drinking buddy who shows up on the recovering alcoholic's doorstep with a sixer of PBR. You are a bad man.

*Snip*

Bingo! Just having some fun.

(I face-lather soaps, and I completely agree that these brushes wouldn't suit my style.)

[brad.clarkston]

Actually this isn't to hard I only buy shaving related products in Dec so I only have to stay off of B&B until next Nov .......

[brianw]

Day 4....made in the shade !!!!!!

[Jawaburger]

I think I will get away with not buying any more blades, soaps, razors and brushes, but I am going to be spending my money on my new found love, fragrances. I have discovered some completely great smelling colognes.

[akokandy]

I'm still in and going strong! We're more than halfway through a week, and I'm surprised to see so few falling off the bandwagon. (That was me last year, btw) Way to go guys!

[Price]

I think everybody loaded up before the end of the year. Most of us will probably make it at least until February just to prove it to ourselves. That's when the trouble starts...

[Geordon]

I think everybody loaded up before the end of the year. Most of us will probably make it at least until February just to prove it to ourselves. That's when the trouble starts...

Truer words have never been spoken. But, I've got enough to technically last me about 6 months for blades, and everything else is well covered. Unless I find another bowl of LA Toja MAnantiales soap, but I'm not holding my breath for that.

[Vlad]

I think everybody loaded up before the end of the year. Most of us will probably make it at least until February just to prove it to ourselves. That's when the trouble starts...

Yeah, I think February last year was when the wheels started falling off the wagon for me.

[Timmy Dee]

I think I will get away with not buying any more blades, soaps, razors and brushes, but I am going to be spending my money on my new found love, fragrances. I have discovered some completely great smelling colognes.

Fragrances are my current Obsession (slight pun intended) and it was extremely tough to turn my back on Chanel's Sycomore, but I think I have enough quality juice to help me resist the temptations for a few months - I've barely even worn my Montales since using up the testers I got before ordering the bottles.


I think everybody loaded up before the end of the year. Most of us will probably make it at least until February just to prove it to ourselves. That's when the trouble starts...

That's probably a fair assessment, mate. This is why we need inside men at the shaving companies, to find out what's coming up this year. That way people can make an informed decision on whether or not they want to participate in a purchase sabbatical :001_tt2:

[Price]

This is why we need inside men at the shaving companies, to find out what's coming up this year. That way people can make an informed decision on whether or not they want to participate in a purchase sabbatical :001_tt2:

Right. Well, I can tell you what I know. In 2012, Williams will introduce a reformulated soap, making new Williams into old new Williams, and vintage Williams into old old Williams. Thiers-Issard will find in their labyrinthine storage facility and release to the public the absolute very very last (they really mean it this time) of the old Le Grelot blanks. In February, Simpsons will announce a special limited edition brush made of only the absolute finest farm-raised Kobe badger hair to be marketed exclusively through the company's own site. This will not impact this year's sabbatical, however, as it will not actually be manufactured until sometime in 2014.

[Timmy Dee]

Will new-new Williams be tallow? And what will the marbling be like on the Kobe badger brush? :D

[njpaddy]

If I make it out of January without ordering, I'll be doing better than the last two years. I see temptation down the road with Simpson tweeting last month that it is releasing their own brand of soap, cream, skin food, aftershave balm & pre-shave oil in 2012. If it's a hard soap or soft cream I might have trouble resisting.

[Earcutter]

If I sell stuff from my other hobbies and buy myself uh ... some shaving hardware, am I still in?

[Timmy Dee]

Well you'd still be buying things, but it raises the question about trades......

[Price]

I'd think trades would be allowed. It's a purchase sabbatical, not exactly an acquisition sabbatical, so if you happen to be able to come by some shave gear in trade, without laying out any cashola, I think you're in the clear.

Might be a good way to ease the withdrawal symptoms...

[OldSaw]

Wow. Not buying any shaving gear for a whole year.

You must already have all of the gear you'll ever need.

That means you're probably very knowledgeable about shaving gear.

Which makes you the perfect people to help me with my gear-related questions. Hee-hee-hee...

If I were to buy ONE of these brushes, which one should it be?

http://www.pollaroelegance.com/images/MacassarEbonyShvngBrushLarg.jpg http://www.pollaroelegance.com/images/CocobolaShavingBrushLarge.jpg

Why the red one, of course. I left this as an exclusion, so I could get one if I wanted to.

[Earcutter]

I'd think trades would be allowed. It's a purchase sabbatical, not exactly an acquisition sabbatical, so if you happen to be able to come by some shave gear in trade, without laying out any cashola, I think you're in the clear.

Might be a good way to ease the withdrawal symptoms...
Think Jerrod would trade me a straight for a Sig lol? :scared:

[OldSaw]

I think everybody loaded up before the end of the year. Most of us will probably make it at least until February just to prove it to ourselves. That's when the trouble starts...

Actually, I haven't bought anything since last spring. Even with my extensive, somewhat joking, list of exclusions, I probably won't need anything besides blades. If I can make it until the end of March that will be a year and that's close enough for me.

Edit: Forgot, I recently bought a used razor, which was the first one in way over a year. The one before that was a 40's Superspeed for 75 cents and I'm not walking away from that, sabbatical or no sabbatical.

[johnniegold]

You must already have all of the gear you'll ever need.



I'm not quite sure what this means. :wink:

[gearchow]

...
You must already have all of the gear you'll ever need.
...


I didn't need anything after I bought my first razor and brush. What I want however is an entirely different animal.

-jim

[brianw]

Starting Day 5... Okay I'm ready....resolve still in place !!!!!

[brianw]

Resolve held.....5 days.... this is a new record !!!!!!!

[Vlad]

Resolve held.....5 days.... this is a new record !!!!!!!


Day 4: :a20:
Day 5: Ordered brush from Sabini. 210711

[brianw]

Day 4: :a20:
Day 5: Ordered brush from Sabini. 210711

OMG I beat Vlad..... If I were to die tomorrow....I would die a happy man

[Earcutter]

Day 4: :a20:
Day 5: Ordered brush from Sabini. 210711
Bahahahaha - I am still going strong!! I think next year all playing should offer up some kind of incentive lol!

[rearviewmirror]

I knew I could break Vlad!

DETAILS ON THE BRUSH!

[brianw]

Being a gentlemen's forum.... I will rely on your own integrity.....

here it is.....

Barring any B&B LE (these get a pass) and the Rex Rudy is reknotting as it was bought last year.... and limited only to Shaving supplies....hard and soft.... the first person to respond in this thread that they are still in after I have fallen off the wagon (if I do)) will win........................








a very gently used Simpsons Harvard 4

One other rule........Blades ARE included in the sabbatical. and a minimum of 100 posts

[rearviewmirror]

AND the big guns have been pulled out

[Earcutter]

Being a gentlemen's forum.... I will rely on your own integrity.....

here it is.....

Barring any B&B LE (these get a pass) and the Rex Rudy is reknotting as it was bought last year.... and limited only to Shaving supplies....hard and soft.... the first person to respond in this thread that they are still in after I have fallen off the wagon (if I do)) will win........................







a very gently used Simpsons Harvard 4

One other rule........Blades ARE included in the sabbatical.

That's classy bro!

[Vlad]

I knew I could break Vlad!

DETAILS ON THE BRUSH!

30mm M&F Super. The trail of my sabbatical face-plant: One (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/177098-Morris-amp-Forndran-Blond-Badger?p=3722667#post3722667), two (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/177098-Morris-amp-Forndran-Blond-Badger?p=3723051#post3723051), three (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/177098-Morris-amp-Forndran-Blond-Badger?p=3726179#post3726179) (note Ken's plea for restraint).

This leaves Ken's goodies for you, Jason.

[OldSaw]

Being a gentlemen's forum.... I will rely on your own integrity.....

here it is.....

Barring any B&B LE (these get a pass) and the Rex Rudy is reknotting as it was bought last year.... and limited only to Shaving supplies....hard and soft.... the first person to respond in this thread that they are still in after I have fallen off the wagon (if I do)) will win........................








a very gently used Simpsons Harvard 4

One other rule........Blades ARE included in the sabbatical. and a minimum of 100 posts

Why don't you just say, "Dennis, you're not allowed to win!" I mean, c'mon! You expect me to go a whole year on less than 100 blades?


I wonder if it is possible.

[Vlad]

Dude, that is an epic throw down! Exciting! Does it start before or after Day 5?

[brianw]

Why don't you just say, "Dennis, you're not allowed to win!" I mean, c'mon! You expect me to go a whole year on less than 100 blades?


I wonder if it is possible.

You mean to tell me you only have 100 blades.... I have enough to last me till 10 years after I am dead !!!!!!


Dude, that is an epic throw down! Exciting! Does it start before or after Day 5?

I have been in since the first...... but I will tell you what !!!!! IT STARTS AT MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT.!!!!!!!!
Again I rely on everybody's integrity

so...................

Who's in !!!!!!!!!

[brianw]

less then 3 hours to Order whatever you need to be in !!!!!!!

[Vlad]

I have been in since the first...... but I will tell you what !!!!! IT STARTS AT MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT.!!!!!!!!
Again I rely on everybody's integrity

so...................

Who's in !!!!!!!!!

:a11: It's on! I'm in. I shall be spamming you with shave porn immediately.

[brianw]

:a11: It's on! I'm in. I shall be spamming you with shave porn immediately.

See post 192...I think I'm immune :001_tt2::001_tt2:

[Vlad]

Wait, this can't be right. Castle Forbes cream for $15 ? travel size I think West Coast Shaving made a pricing mistake. Better get on this NOW!

http://www.westcoastshaving.com/assets/images/sc-cfc-03132.jpg

[brianw]

Tried Castle Forbes......you'll have to do better then that !!!!!!

[Price]

Vlad
Roving B&B Steward

Imparting sabotage to sabbaticalians and "more product" advice to newcomers.

[Greg1911]

Woohoo - Only 359 more days!!!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IxvFemSlo-I/TwZkMeq8fRI/AAAAAAAAB4M/6rrs_3krX0I/s600/woohoo.gif

[Price]

Woohoo - Only 359 more days!!!

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IxvFemSlo-I/TwZkMeq8fRI/AAAAAAAAB4M/6rrs_3krX0I/s600/woohoo.gif

Not to rain on your parade Homer, but it's leap year. :001_tt2:

[Greg1911]

Leap year? Aww CRAP!!!
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4Bxct_ZjtSE/TwZowXK1KoI/AAAAAAAAB4U/Echit8xSRrY/s450/aww crap.gif

[Timmy Dee]

I don't see myself having too much of a problem - fragrances are going to be my only weakness.
I was a little concerned thinking that I would have to primarily use my SE blades (>350) as I thought I only had small boxes of each DE blade (I have about 40 different boxes but I'd like to have a good supply of one reliable blade, like the RedIPs), but then I found my box of Lab Preps with about 80 left.

I think this will be a cakewalk.

[robw68]

I didn't realize that fragrances counted since they are used whether shaving or not. At least that is my excuse.:001_rolle

[gearchow]

I'm thinking if I can resist ebay and BST - only buy locally at estate sales, flea markets and vintage malls, that would be a heck of a step in some direction. Like I just looked at the BST and felt kind of faint....

-jim

[Timmy Dee]

I didn't realize that fragrances counted since they are used whether shaving or not. At least that is my excuse.:001_rolle

Oh the fragrance ban is just an extra challenge i added for myself. Like shaving gear, I have far too many frags that go unloved.

[Geordon]

You mean to tell me you only have 100 blades.... I have enough to last me till 10 years after I am dead !!!!!!

...

Who's in !!!!!!!!!

I'm in, but I have less than 60 blades. total. :scared: Unused. Therfore I should get a bye (by? buy?) on blades. I'll even take pix of you want proof. :001_tt2:

What say you?!

[beeranon]

Imparting sabotage to sabbaticalians and "more product" advice to newcomers.

I didn't even know I was Sabbaticalian!